Color
"Use Color to Enhance"
The use of color will evoke emotion and mood as much as anything other than the focal point item. Color has a language all its' own. When used effectively and appropriately color will help you convey the message of your page.
Start with the primary colors: red, yellow and blue. Then use coordinating colors--those that are made by mixing two primary colors: red + yellow = orange. Adding tertiary colors--mixing primary color with its two closest secondary colors.
Other elements of color are tint and shade. Tint = color plus white; Shade = color plus black.
As stated above, color has a language of its own. Each color creates a mood or gives a feeling. The chart below is a sample list of the various meanings, moods and feelings each color can give.
RED - Aggressive, Fire, Love, Strong, Heavy, Passion, Energy, Power, Debt, Heat
BLUE - Sky, Water, Comfort, Loyalty, Security, Peace, Stability, Trust, Wisdom
GREEN - Money, Spring, Health, Nature, Friendly, Healing, Growth, Freshness
YELLOW - Brightness, Energy, Happiness, Cheerfulness, Caution, Creativity
ORANGE - Warmth, Sunshine, Joy, Excitement, Determination, Success, Energy
PURPLE - Power, Royalty, Religion, Sophistication, Luxury, Nobility, Spirituality
BROWN - Conservative, Nature, Aged, Organic, Earth, Stable, Outdoors, Eccentric
PINK - Youth, Soft, Warmth, Heathy, Feminine, Tender, Trusting
BLACK - Serious, Cold, Expansive, Classy, Demanding
GRAY - Somber, Distintive, Business, Cold, Moody
WHITE - Purity, Clean, Simple, Virtuous, Light, Tender
For more information on selecting a color scheme for your page see our article on: "Choosing A Scrapbook Color Scheme."
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